Cavan/ west Meath IRA 1920's

jonniebgood1

I am looking for information about the IRA activity in these areas(Cavan and the west part of Meath) in the war of independence and civil war. I know it was not the most active area but there would have been some action I would imagine. The area is mentioned (Killeshandra) in the chorus of the song 'Come out ye black and tans'

Come out you black and tans,
Come out and fight me like a man
Show your wives how you won medals down in Flanders
Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away
From the green and lovely lanes in Killashandra

Any sources, books, online links appreciated.

Duffy the Vampire Slayer

From what I know both Monaghan and especially Longford would have been more active areas than Cavan. Theres a book called 'Comrades' I believe, that goes into detail on the war in various parts of the country. Can't think of the authors name.

Deregos

This wiki page Timeline of the Irish War of Independence has some info that might be useful, as might this http://www.mickcoplen.com/History/Moydrum/Chapter%204.htm

• 20 February 1920: Counties Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, Longford, Westmeath, Sligo and Waterford proclaimed as being in a state of disturbance.
• 14 December 1920: Passenger services suspended on the Cavan and Leitrim Railway, until 1921, due to the refusal of drivers and enginemen to carry the Black and Tans on trains at Mohill and Ballinamore, leading to the arrest and internment of railway employees.